Socceroos given shot at Lionel Messi and Argentina at Copa América

  • Graham Arnold’s side also face Luis Suárez’s Uruguay
  • Chile, Bolivia and Paraguay complete Group A

The Socceroos will tackle six-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi and Argentina at next year’s Copa América after Australia were drawn alongside the co-hosts. Graham Arnold’s men were drawn in Group A for the South American continental championship, which starts on 12 June.

That means Australia will play their five group stages matches in Argentina against the two-time World Cup champions, along with Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia and Paraguay. The Socceroos’ opening match will be against 15-time Copa America champions Uruguay and their star striker Luis Suárez on 13 June.

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